Rory McIlroy has reversed his position on LIV golfers participating in the Ryder Cup after Jon Rahm’s decision to join the Saudi-funded tour. Earlier, McIlroy had expressed that LIV players should not represent Europe against the United States. However, following Rahm’s announcement, McIlroy emphasized that Rahm should play at Bethpage, New York, in 2025.
McIlroy justified his change of heart, stating that they need Jon Rahm, particularly after the landscape of golf changed with the announcement of the PGA and DP World Tours’ merger with the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF). Rahm’s move to LIV has raised concerns about his eligibility for future Ryder Cups, prompting discussions about rewriting the rules for eligibility.
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